FactSet Research Systems - FDS Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of FactSet Research Systems shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of March 15th, traders have sold 438,400 shares of FDS short. Learn More on FactSet Research Systems' current short interest.

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. FDS shares currently have a short interest ratio of 2.0. Learn More on FactSet Research Systems's short interest ratio.

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of FactSet Research Systems: Portman Square Capital LLP, Jane Street Group LLC, Boothbay Fund Management LLC, Susquehanna International Group LLP, Verition Fund Management LLC, Oribel Capital Management LP, Capstone Investment Advisors LLC, Simplex Trading LLC, and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc.. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

FactSet Research Systems saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 438,400 shares, an increase of 5.6% from the previous total of 415,100 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

Here is how the short interest of companies in the sector of "business services" compare to FactSet Research Systems: Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (1.68%), Rocket Companies, Inc. (36.15%), FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. (1.85%), Palantir Technologies Inc. (9.10%), Jacobs Solutions Inc. (1.17%), Omnicom Group Inc. (5.11%), The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (2.82%), Symbotic Inc. (3.28%), Seagate Technology Holdings plc (4.49%), and Waterdrop Inc. (0.23%).

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Canadian Natural Resources Limited ($3.66 billion), Occidental Petroleum Co. ($2.62 billion), Coinbase Global, Inc. ($2.38 billion), T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. ($2.13 billion), Verisk Analytics, Inc. ($2.08 billion), Snowflake Inc. ($1.95 billion), Paramount Global ($1.78 billion), Etsy, Inc. ($1.60 billion), Teck Resources Limited ($1.51 billion), and Voya Financial, Inc. ($1.49 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling FDS is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from FactSet Research Systems as its price is falling. FDS shares are trading up $7.06 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

A short squeeze for FactSet Research Systems occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of FDS, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including FDS, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is March, 15 2023.